John Sanderson (footballer)

John Sanderson (born c. 1919) was a footballer who played at inside-right for Port Vale around World War II.

John Sanderson
Personal information
Full name John Sanderson[1]
Date of birth c. 1919[1]
Date of death after May 1946
Position(s) Inside-right
Youth career
Newcastle United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1938–1946 Port Vale 1 (0)
Total 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career edit

Sanderson joined Port Vale from Newcastle United in June 1938.[1] He made his debut in the 1938–39 season, and played the first two matches of the cancelled 1939–40 season, before war broke out.[1] He returned to The Old Recreation Ground in March 1945, but failed to gain a regular spot and was given a free transfer in May 1946.[1]

Career statistics edit

Source:[2]

Club Season Division League FA Cup Other Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Port Vale 1938–39 Third Division South 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
1939–40 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0
Total 1 0 0 0 2 0 3 0

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 259. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0.
  2. ^ John Sanderson at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)